- Hau (ACT) - Artist (Koolism), JJJ Presenter (The Hip Hop Show)
- Nish (SA) - Graffiti Artist, Community Worker
- Ran-Dee (NSW)- Manager (Def Wish Cast), Radio Presenter (Alchemy Radio)
- Raph (VIC)- Artist, Clothing Label Owner (Blank Clothing), Author (Behind The Beat)
Hilltop Hoods & APRA Supporting Hip Hop
The Hilltop Hoods Initiative will give ONE emerging Australian Hip Hop artist a career starting opportunity-
$10,000 to release and promote an album. Proudly brought to you by Aussie Hip Hop giants, Hilltop Hoods and APRA, it is open to emerging Hip Hop artists or groups who have not released an album professionally/commerically. Please note: this grant is open only to people aged 18 or over.
The grant is aimed at funding costs associated with the manufacture and release of an album. In addition, the winner will receive legal advice courtesy of David Vodika and Media Arts Lawyers, which can be used for general or specific career advice. And to top it off, they will be invited to showcase as Song Summit, 19-21 June 2010.
Handpicked by The Hoods, the judging panel features some of Australia's most influential Hip Hop figures:
